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E805 HAP

1988 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,064 mi
Last recorded118,064 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Peugeot 205105,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE805 HAP
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 118,064 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 125,646 miles

All wheels changed, rear wheels have limited clearance from the the rear nearside and offside radius arms, suggest wheel spacers.front tyres slightly proud of the wheel arches.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Limited susspension travel, vehicle has been lowered

Pass 14 Oct 2010 118,160 miles

front road springs loose when jacked up(lowerd)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 118,156 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front road springs loose when jacked up(lowerd)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 116,225 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 116,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 111,987 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front roadsprings short

Fail 28 Aug 2008 111,985 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front roadsprings short

Fail 18 Sep 2007 107,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 18 Sep 2007 107,328 miles

o/s handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 25 Sep 2006 102,328 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 102,321 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front suspension areas (left & right) generally have surface corrosion but not excessive

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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E805 HAP is a 1988 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1988 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 105,469 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E805 HAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 38 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E805 HAP registered?

E805 HAP is a 1988 Peugeot 205, first registered on 8 June 1988.

Is E805 HAP safe to buy?

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